October 11, 2024

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NERC: Latest COVID Relief Extension Likely The Last
The ERO Enterprise extended its pandemic-related regulatory relief measures initiated last year, this time through the end of 2021.
Experts Call for Cyber Shift in Response to Colonial Hack
Experts say the attack against Colonial Pipeline provides a graphic reminder of the evolving landscape of cyber threats against critical infrastructure.
CREPC-WIRAB Takes Stock of Western Resource Adequacy
Western states must work more closely to prevent capacity shortfalls and the type of energy crisis that roiled the region 20 years ago.
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Glick Calls for Pipeline Cyber Standards After Colonial Attack
In the wake of the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, FERC Chairman Richard Glick called for mandatory cybersecurity standards for pipelines.
NERC Real Time Operating Subcommittee Briefs: May 5, 2021
NERC will hold its final planning meeting for GridEx VI on May 26, the Real-Time Operating Subcommittee heard at its latest meeting.
Conn. PURA Hits Eversource, UI with Civil Penalties for Isaias Response
The Connecticut PURA proposed massive civil penalties for Eversource and United Illuminating following their inadequate response to Tropical Storm Isaias. 
NPCC Predicts Lower Peak in Summer 2021
The Northeast Power Coordinating Council is forecasting a summer peak of 104,075 MW for the week of Aug. 8 and adequate supplies to meet that demand.
ERO Panel Ponders Mystery of Overgeneration in Eastern Interconnection
It’s a mystery that has stumped the ERO’s brightest minds: Why is the Eastern Interconnection regularly seeing 200 MW of excess generation?
Regulators, ERCOT Stakeholders ‘Meet’ for First Time
Texas’ two newest utility regulators met with ERCOT staff and market participants for the first time and discussed preparations for the upcoming summer.
Manchin, Murkowski Reintroduce PROTECT Act
Leaders of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee reintroduced the PROTECT Act, which would support transmission owner cybersecurity investments.

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